Site Changes

On 1 November 2010 the Office of the Privacy Commissioner was integrated into the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). An interim website for the OAIC is available at www.oaic.gov.au. This site (privacy.gov.au), which only contains information related to the OAIC's privacy function, will be maintained until a combined site is established.

Information about the new Office of the Australian Information Commissioner: www.oaic.gov.au

Can parents whose children attend a private school/college get access to their children`s school reports?

Yes.

It will be reasonable for schools to release reports to parents in most circumstances. There may be exceptions to this. Schools will need to consider the circumstances of such cases as they arise.

Example: Court protection orders against a parent.

Need more information?

National Privacy Principle 2 (NPP 2) - use and disclosure of personal information.
10 Steps Guides to protecting personal information